dear reader | to the one who doesn’t know what color to paint her walls
When I shared the plan for my mom’s bedroom makeover, I received this comment from Judy… “Hi Marian, I love the color palette! I know that using fabric is a good way to pick your paint colors. But, what if you don’t have that kind of choice? My dining room is in the middle of my house, […]
more farmhouse finds
I know May is months away, but I have learned that I can be pickier if I shop well in advance of an event. The Lucketts Spring Market in this case. Pickier means better goodies and better prices for my customers. So, I set out on Thursday of last week to do some shopping and I […]
kim’s coastal bedroom makeover | the reveal
My parent’s bedroom makeover, officially called “Kim’s Coastal Bedroom Makeover” here on the blog, is finally finished!! This is a looooong post, so you might want to get a snack to enjoy while you’re reading this one. It’s been a long time since I shared the before pictures of this room, so let me give […]
Antique Farm House Mora Clock & Giveaway
I have long been in love with Mora clocks. The curvy shapes, muted colors…I just love them and I hope to one day be able to splurge on a real antique Mora clock. (I even named a color in my milk paint line Mora, in honor of the clocks.) Until I can have an antique […]
my favorite jute rug
You may have noticed that I really like natural fiber rugs. Specifically jute. I love that they offer a neutral backdrop and a gorgeous texture to any space. They also fit with a wide variety of decor styles AND they are inexpensive to boot. I have a few different varieties in my house and studio… […]
Custom White Milk Paint Dresser
Remember this dresser I showed you a preview of last week? When I finished it, I put the hardware back on and took some pictures, but it just wasn’t working for me. The hardware just isn’t right for the piece and, while I love the blue & white quilt, I didn’t love it as a […]
adding storage to a tiny bathroom
Remember the upstairs bathroom that I worked on last year? It is just the sweetest bathroom and I smile every time I walk past it…even with toothpaste globbed in the sink and splattered on the mirror. The only downside is that it is really tiny and doesn’t have any storage. None at all. Not a […]
running a creative business | buying power
It’s been a while since we talked about business-y things and today seemed like a good day for it. I was actually planning on a day in the studio, working on furniture, but my boys had another snow day, so we just hanging around the house. I dug through my “things to post about when […]